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January 29, 2024
9 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Liane Gonzalez, Richard Wallner, Vincenzo Stuto, Stephen O'Leary, Kathryn Manupelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
TRANSFER OF LICENSE
Approve a Transfer of License for the Retail Package Goods Store/Wine and Malt Beverages License from Molly's Store, Inc. D/B/A Ryer's Store to Ryer's Market LLC D/B/A Ryer's Store at 162 Park...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF LICENSE FOR THE RETAIL PACKAGE GOODS STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FROM MOLLY'S STORE, INC. D/B/A RYER'S STORE TO RYER'S MARKET LLC D/B/A RYER'S STORE AT 162 PARK STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Kathryn Manupelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF LICENSE FOR THE RETAIL PACKAGE GOODS STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FROM MOLLY'S STORE, INC. D/B/A RYER'S STORE TO RYER'S MARKET LLC D/B/A RYER'S STORE AT 162 PARK STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI ABSENT VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
CHANGE OF MANAGER
Approve a Change of Manager for the Retail Package Goods Store/Wine and Malt Beverages License for Ryer's Market LLC D/B/A Ryer's Store at 162 Park Street, from Judith a. Hall to James Duffley
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR THE RETAIL PACKAGE GOODS STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR RYER'S MARKET LLC D/B/A RYER'S STORE AT 162 PARK STREET, FROM JUDITH A. HALL TO JAMES DUFFLEY.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Kathryn Manupelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR THE RETAIL PACKAGE GOODS STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE FOR RYER'S MARKET LLC D/B/A RYER'S STORE AT 162 PARK STREET, FROM JUDITH A. HALL TO JAMES DUFFLEY. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI ABSENT VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
COMMON VICTUALLER
Approve a Common Victualler License for Ryer's Market LLC D/B/A Ryer's Store at 162 Park to Expire December 31, 2024 Subject to All Regulatory Department Requirements
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR RYER'S MARKET LLC D/B/A RYER'S STORE AT 162 PARK TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Kathryn Manupelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE A COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR RYER'S MARKET LLC D/B/A RYER'S STORE AT 162 PARK TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2024 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI ABSENT VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Accept a Gift in the Amount of $1,950.00 from the Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging Gift for "on the Move" Programing March to May for the O'Leary Senior Center
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,950.00 FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH READING COUNCIL ON AGING GIFT FOR "ON THE MOVE" PROGRAMING MARCH TO MAY FOR THE O'LEARY SENIOR CENTER.
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Stuto, WallnerThe roll call lists Kathryn Manupelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ACCEPT A GIFT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,950.00 FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH READING COUNCIL ON AGING GIFT FOR "ON THE MOVE" PROGRAMING MARCH TO MAY FOR THE O'LEARY SENIOR CENTER. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI ABSENT VOTE: 4-0 (1-ABSENT).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 2 - AMEND FY 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommend Passing Over Article 2 - Amend FY 2024 Operating Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 2 - AMEND FY 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 2 - AMEND FY 2024 OPERATING BUDGET MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
ARTICLE 3 - AMEND FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET
Recommend Article 3 - Amend FY 2024 Capital Budget
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - AMEND FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 - AMEND FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
CULTURAL COUNCIL
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Cultural Council for Term to Expire on December 31, 2026. (2 Openings) Kathleen E Desbois Julie Elkins Bonnie Gibson Raphael Isaiah...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS) KATHLEEN E DESBOIS JULIE ELKINS BONNIE GIBSON RAPHAEL ISAIAH SHAPIRO AKM M RAHMAN CHRISTINA M GANDOLFO ELISABETH MITCHELL
Each member who voted named the same choice (Kathleen E Desbois & Julie Elkins), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026. (2 OPENINGS) KATHLEEN E DESBOIS JULIE ELKINS BONNIE GIBSON RAPHAEL ISAIAH SHAPIRO AKM M RAHMAN CHRISTINA M GANDOLFO ELISABETH MITCHELL MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO KATHLEEN E DESBOIS & JULIE ELKINS MRS. GONZALEZ KATHLEEN E DESBOIS & JULIE ELKINS MR. WALLNER KATHLEEN E DESBOIS & JULIE ELKINS MR. O'LEARY KATHLEEN E DESBOIS & JULIE ELKINS MRS. MANUPELLI KATHLEEN E DESBOIS & JULIE ELKINS VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
TAXATION AID COMMITTEE
Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Taxation Aid Committee for Terms to Expire on: (2 Openings) Priscilla Fitzgerald -December 31, 2026. Richard Wallner-...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON: (2 OPENINGS) PRISCILLA FITZGERALD -DECEMBER 31, 2026. RICHARD WALLNER- DECEMBER 31, 2024. (INCUMBENT) YANZHI ZHOU JOHN J. VERRENGIA
Each member who voted named the same choice (Priscilla Fitzgerald & Richard Wallner), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON: (2 OPENINGS) PRISCILLA FITZGERALD -DECEMBER 31, 2026. RICHARD WALLNER- DECEMBER 31, 2024. (INCUMBENT) YANZHI ZHOU JOHN J. VERRENGIA MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO PRISCILLA FITZGERALD & RICHARD WALLNER MRS. GONZALEZ PRISCILLA FITZGERALD & RICHARD WALLNER MR. WALLNER PRISCILLA FITZGERALD & RICHARD WALLNER MR. O'LEARY PRISCILLA FITZGERALD & RICHARD WALLNER MRS. MANUPELLI PRISCILLA FITZGERALD & RICHARD WALLNER VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: O'Leary)
Adjourn
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO ADJOURN. MOTION BY: MR. WALLNER SECONDED BY: MR. STUTO VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Wallner, second: Stuto)
From the North Reading Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Document Center (Meeting Minutes, Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: North Reading Transcript (Local Headline News) candidate headshots: Stephen O’Leary and Nicholas Masse (May 2024), Richard Wallner and Catherine Morrin (May 2025), Charles Tyler (April 2026).
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